The motos were most notable on Cormet de Roselend and in Tuscany. There were none on Grand Colombier, none on Col du Chaussy/Col du Mollard/Croix de Fer, and remarkably few in Italy--probably since we weren't riding the Dolomites. The Italian mountains I climbed were very difficult and picturesque, but not famous, and thus don't attract the attention of the 2-wheeled motor driven society.
I do not know if anyone in any position of authority is aware of the negative aspects of the moto-tourist crowd. I don't know where to begin to let anyone know. I think the best way around it for us, as bicycle tourists is to go to the Alps/Dolomites/Pyrenees, etc., between September and May--forget trying June through August, unless you're willing to endure the incessant lines of motos passing by.
I didn't take any footage this year, but this clip from our 2010 trip to Italy shows what it is like in terms of noise--the smell, of course, doesn't translate. You will have to add that aspect via your imagination. This is on the Stelvio Pass from the Bormio side.
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